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The article presents abstracts of papers presented at the 61st Annual Meeting of the Association of American Geographers, Columbus, Ohio on April 18-21, 1965. The paper on the "The Use of Fodder and Livestock Units in Agricultural Geography: A Case Study of Soviet Land Use Policy," by John Anderson focuses on the need for better research tools in agricultural geography. The fodder unit, a concept development by livestock nutritionists, while having some limitations, appears to have some potential for research in agricultural geography.

Presents an abstract of papers presented at the 53rd annual meeting of the Association of American Geographers in Cincinnati, Ohio. "The Marine Terraces," by Charles S. Alexander; "Conflicting Claims to Sovereignty Over Sea Areas," by Lewis M. Alexander; "Some Regional Aspects of Agricultural Land Use and Development in the U.S.," by James R. Anderson.

Presents abstracts of papers contributed to the program of the forty-third annual meeting, held in Columbus, Ohio. "Principles Underlying Domestic and Place Names," by Meredith F. Burrill; "Weaknesses of Current Cartographic Profiles," by William E. Davies; "A Method of Constructing Azimuthal Air Charts With Any Selected Place at the Center," by Carl H. Mapes; "Presents Status of The International Map of the World at 1:1,000,000," by Eleanor M. Rowell; Others.

The article presents several papers discussed at the Symposium on Chemical and Biological Defenses in Perspective of the American Chemical Society (ACS), held on April 8, 1960 in Cleveland, Ohio. Among the discussions on chemical and biological warfare heard by the members of the ACS, a large number dealt with defenses against biological and chemical weapons. Clifford F. Rassweiler, vice-president for research and development of Johns-Manville Corp., drew reports on civil defense problems together in his paper, "What We Must Remember and What WE Must Do." Gerhard D. Bleichen, vice-president and secretary of John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co., expound on this problem.

The article presents the proceedings of the Ohio Valley Sociological Society Council Meeting, Held on Thursday, April 27, 1971, held at the Cleveland-Sheraton Hotel, Cleveland, Ohio. Resolutions concerning deceased members of the Ohio Valley Sociological Society should be published as obituaries in the Sociological Focus. Physician Olmstead reported for the publications committee. He indicated that the publications committee was currently seeking a new editor for Sociological Focus. He also reported on the number of papers submitted in the undergraduate and graduate paper competition. At the undergraduate level the committee has selected two CO. President Useem then introduced the topic of convention development It was moved that the principle of establishing an office of executive secretary, and/or business manager (which would be ad hoc for now) be approved. Such an executive secretary and/or business manager will work on the managerial issues of the society. The resolution was passed. The executive committee will designate an acting executive secretary.

The article presents minutes of the Ohio Valley Sociological Society's (OVSS) Annual Business Meeting to be held on May 1, 1970 in Akron, Ohio. The meeting was called to order by president Dwight G. Dean. The minutes of the last annual business meeting were unanimously approved as circulated. Researcher Don Olmsted reported for the Publications Committee. He reported on the functions of the Publications Committee: acting as an editorial board for the OVSS journal, "Sociological Focus," and conducting the OVSS student paper competition. Names of the winners of the student paper competition were withheld until the annual banquet. Sociologist Kenneth Eckhardt reported for the Membership Committee. He reported that the membership of the OVSS currently stands at 795. Frank Westie reported for the Development Committee. His report indicated that the Council had approved the appointment of student members to standing committees. In addition, he reported that the Development Committee would be circulating questionnaires to the membership of the OVSS concerning actions the Society should take concerning major issues in the larger society.

The article presents the proceedings of the annual business meeting of the Ohio valley sociological society. Don Olmstead reported for the Publications Committee. He reported on the search for a new editor, the maintenance of the publication, Sociological Focus at the University of Akron, and the exploration of future publication possibilities between the OVSS and other societies. Whereas the innovative and sematic scheme of the program produced interesting and provocative papers and discussions. Be it resolved that Chairman Marvin Olson and Program Committee members Elizabeth Mullins, and John Scanzoni be recognized for their efforts and that their universities be so informed. Whereas, the three year term of office for the following officers of the Ohio Valley Sociological Society has expired, be it resolved that the new officers and membership recognize the extraordinary efforts and contributions made by: Shailer Thomas, Secretary; Charles Westie, Treasurer; John Lindquist Editor of Sociological Focus.

In connection with planning for the future of an urban area, it is necessary to determine both the amount of land that should be set aside for the various major land uses and the logical pattern of distribution for these use requirements. This paper deals with the manufacturing phases of this general land problem in the Cincinnati metropolitan area (defined for this purpose as including the northern parts of Kenton and Campbell Counties, Kentucky, and all but the extreme western part of Hamilton County, Ohio). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents minutes of the Ohio Valley Sociological Society (OVSS) Council Meeting to be held on April 30, 1970 in Akron, Ohio. The meeting was called to order by president Dwight G. Dean. Minutes of the last Council Meeting were approved as circulated to members of the Council. Robert Schmidt reported for the Local Arrangements Committee. Sociologist Robert Schmidt indicated that he had been contacted by researcher Carleton Smith, the Chairman of the Ad Hoc Committee to study the impact of the OVSS convention on the community. Concerning the possibility of setting up a table near the registration area for the purpose of collecting banquet tickets so that welfare recipients and representatives of the Welfare Rights Organizations could attend the OVSS banquet. In addition, he requested that the Welfare Organizations be given time at the conclusion of the banquet to present some comments to the convention. After extensive discussion, the Council approved a motion moved by researcher Richard Hill, to permit Smith to set up the table which he had described. The Council expressed their appreciation for Smith's efforts in bringing his case before the OVSS Council.

The article reports the announcement of the 1970 annual meeting of "Ohio Valley Sociological Society." It is informed that the annual meeting will be held in Akron, Ohio. The dates are April 30, May 1, and May 2, 1970. It is also informed that the papers for publication may be sent to Peter Manning, the Program Chairman.

The article presents a speech given before the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in Cleveland, Ohio. It provides recommendations and proposals concerning problems of stockpiling and rationing of scientific manpower. It also discusses several issues regarding the use of scientists in war preparation.

A conceptual model of the effects of residential relocation of voters upon their voting behavior is elaborated; in this model relocation is related directly to instability of voting preferences, susceptibility to short-term influences and to the weakness of a neighborhood or contextual effect. The interaction effects of voluntary organization affiliation and political involvement are also discussed. A number of hypotheses are derived from the conceptual model and tested with a non parametric measure of association on the basis of survey data from Columbus, Ohio. It is found that the major hypotheses are sustained though the data on the interaction effects of involvement are more ambiguous. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Gateway cities develop between areas of differing intensities or types of production; they are located towards one end of their tributary areas; and they are heavily committed to transportation and wholesaling. It is hypothesized that if the tributary area of a gateway city is large enough and productive enough to support the rise of large central places, then the gateway will be shorn of much of its previous hinterland and will itself come to function as a central place. The pattern of growth of Winnipeg fits the sequence set out in the hypothesis. Briefer case studies of Cincinnati, St. Louis, Minneapolis-St. Paul, and Cluj also support the hypothesis. The rise of gateways is dependent upon the presence of threshold values for distance, and levels of productivity. The gateway concept may help explain the existence of twin cities, but is in opposition to the basic spatial postulate of the von Thünen model. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Discusses the methods used to estimate water uses in the watershed conservancy district in Muskingum River, Ohio. Estimates made using the employment levels in different industries and the total population of the region and subregion; Measurement of the balance between water supply and demand in the subregions and region; Problems encountered in choosing a method of estimating future water use by manufacturing industry.

Presents a historical geography study of Black Swamp in Northwestern Ohio. Evaluation of the transformation of the landscape; Degress of wetness; Rise of occasional discontinous sand ridges and rock outcrops.

The article presents an inquiry into the normative patterns by which substandard housing exists and is maintained in Cleveland, Ohio. Participants in the housing game in Cleveland include government at the federal, state and local levels; business and financial interests; many voluntary, professional and community social-action groups; ethnic, religious, and other social groups; and newspapers, whose role it is to provide the players with ideas concerning the desirable outcome of the game and to keep them informed of the score. In order to maintain stability some agency must assign priorities to individuals and groups within the system. Those groups which participate in a significant way in assigning priorities, and those groups which are reasonably certain that their interests will be considered and protected by the legitimate decision makers, are the power holders. Because low-income tenants and community housing groups operate on a level of shared power and can not cause social change, they are not power holders. Bankers, realtors, contractors and land-lords operate on a level of professional organizational power. They are supported by the perceived cohesive power of neighborhood groups of homeowners.